Director of Operations

Our client is a well-established, growth-oriented, multi-modal logistics provider. With a strong reputation for service excellence and a rapidly expanding footprint, the organization is seeking a Director of Operations to play a critical leadership role in its next phase of growth.The Director of Operations will lead and optimize a dynamic, multi-modal freight operation spanning over-the-road, ocean, air, and rail.

This role is ideal for a senior operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment and brings both strategic perspective and hands-on leadership capability.Key Responsibilities:Provide day-to-day operational leadership across all modes of transportation, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery and operational efficiencyBuild and implement scalable processes, systems, and KPIs to support continued growth and operational excellenceLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team, fostering accountability, urgency, and a strong service cultureDrive margin improvement through disciplined cost control, pricing alignment, and carrier/vendor negotiationsStrengthen and expand relationships with key carriers, partners, and vendors across all modesCollaborate cross-functionally with sales and leadership to support customer growth, onboarding, and retention initiativesIdentify and mitigate operational risks while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practicesChampion continuous improvement initiatives across processes, technology utilization, and team performanceThe Ideal Candidate:10+ years of progressive experience in transportation and logistics operations, with deep exposure to over-the-road, ocean, air, and rail freightMinimum 5 years in a senior leadership role managing teams and complex, multi-modal operations.Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to balance service excellence with margin discipline.Demonstrated success building structure and scalability within a growing organization.A hands-on leadership style with the ability to dive into operational details while maintaining a strategic lens.Excellent communication, team leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Why This Opportunity:Join a highly respected and growing logistics organization with a strong market reputationPlay a pivotal leadership role with direct impact on operational performance and business growthWork alongside an entrepreneurial leadership team committed to scaling the businessCompetitive executive compensation package, including base salary, performance-based incentives, and long-term rewards aligned with company successIf you are an experienced logistics operations leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth, multi-modal environment, this is a compelling opportunity to consider.Reimer Associates thanks you for your application and interest in this opportunity.

We sincerely appreciate the time you have taken to share your background and experience. We are in the process of reviewing applications and will be moving forward with candidates whose qualifications closely align with client requirements for the role. If you are selected for further consideration, a member of our Team will be in touch with you directly. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually.

However, we will retain your resume on file and may reach out to you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.